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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  9,  1899. 
blooms,  arranged  on  tables  by  ladies,  the  first  prize  was  secured  by  Miss 
A.  L.  Lowe,  and  the  second  to  Miss  Lowe  of  Tettenhall,  Wolverhampton, 
both  with  artistic  arrangements.  It  is  with  much  reluctance  that  a  detailed 
description  of  the  very  fine  examples  of  Grapes  (Muscats  especially), 
Apples  and  Pears  is  withheld,  owing  to  the  exigencies  of  space.  Vegetables 
also  were  worthy  of  equal  note,  the  competition  for  Messrs.  Webb  and 
Sons’  prizes  being  very  keen. 
Messrs.  T.  B.  Dobbs  &  Co.,  Wolverhampton,  had  an  attractive  exhibit 
of  hardy  plants  and  flowers,  and  Messrs.  Edwards  their  Edwardian  rustic 
table  decorations.  Messrs.  J.  E.  Knight,  R.  Lowe,  and  T.  B.  Dobbs 
and  Co.  offered  prizes  for  collections  of  vegetables. 
EXMOUTH.— November  1st. 
A  ONE  day’s  Show  instead  of  two  was  tried  this  year,  and  the  Com¬ 
mittee  believe  the  financial  result  will  prove  an  improvement  on  the  two 
days’  affair.  Prizes  were  offered  in  seventy-eight  classes,  most  of  which 
were  well  filled.  For  thirty  six  Japs,  open,  the  first  prize  fell  to  H.  IP. 
Spencer,  Esq  ,  Teignmouth  (gardener,  Mr.  G.  Foster)  ;  second,  Mr.  G. 
Drake,  Cardiff;  third,  Vincent  Stuckey,  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  Lloyd)  ;  a 
close  competition.  For  twelve  blooms,  Japs,  Col.  Lloyd  (gardener,  Mr. 
Hitchcock)  was  successful  in  beating  the  western  champion,  Mr.  Geo. 
Foster,  who  had  to  be  content  with  the  second  position.  For  twelve 
incurved  Mr.  H.  Hammond  Spencer  went  ahead,  and  he  was  also  successful 
in  winning  the  first  prize  for  twelve  blooms  in  a  vase  ;  Mr.  Hitchcock 
here  taking  second. 
Groups  were  well  shown,  the  first  prize  being  taken  with  an  arrange¬ 
ment  containing  some  excellent  plants,  which  was  put  up  by  General 
Rocke,  C.B.  ;  second,  Robert  Long,  Esq.  Semicircles, — First,  A.  F. 
Terrel  Shapland,  Esq.  (gardener.  Mr.  Landon)  a  fresh-looking  and 
handsome  collection  of  plants  ;  second,  H.  Hodgson,  Esq.  Some  well 
grown  Ferns,  shown  by  Mr.  Ide,  gardener  to  J.  Gordon,  Esq.,  were 
successful  in  carrying  off  the  two  first  prizes. 
Fruit  was  well  shown.  Grapes,  Alicante. — First,  Rev.  H.  Clerk 
(gardener,  Mr.  R.  Pike) ;  second,  Mr.  G.  W.  Matthew.  Muscats. — First, 
Rev.  H.  Clerk  ;  second,  Mrs.  Forbes.  The  principal  prizewinners  in  the 
other  classes  were,  R.  Ley,  Esq.,  Miss  Pinckney,  General  Rocke, 
G.  Goldney,  Esq.,  R.  Long,  Esq.,  Mrs.  Gressnell,  Mr.  H.  Lever,  and 
Rev.  IP.  Clerk. 
A  good  collection  of  stove  plants  and  fruit  was  shown  from  the 
famous  Bicton  Gardens  (gardener,  Mr.  Mayne).  The  Alicante  Grapes 
were  excellent.  The  collection  of  fruit  contained  some  magnificent 
specimensof  ApplesJPeasgood’s  Nonesuch,  Alfriston,  and  American  Mother 
Apples,  nice  Melons  and  Pines,  Mr.  W.  J.  Godfrey  occupied  the  whole 
of  one  end  of  the  large  hall  with  an  exhibit  covering  over  450  feet  of 
space,  and  certainly  the  finest  this  firm  has  ever  made  at  this  show. 
Chrysanthemums  were  well  shown,  mainly  in  decorative  varieties.  A 
large  display  of  Zonal  Pelargoniums,  Carinas,  and  other  flowering  plants 
was  very  attractive.  To  give  an  idea  of  the  mildness  of  the  climate  no 
less  than  thirty  varieties  of  Cactus  Dahlias  in  large  bunches  of  each  were 
included  among  the  cut  flowers.  The  whole  was  edged  with  sixty 
dishes  of  well  grown  Apples,  which  had  a  good  effect  upon  the  display. 
DORKING.— November  1st  and  2nd, 
A  BRICxHT  and  attractive  show  was  that  held  at  the  Public  Plall  on 
the  above  dates.  Groups  and  cut  blooms  were  up  to  a  good  standard, 
and  several  non-competitive  exhibits,  notably  the  Bertolonias  from 
Burford  Lodge,  and  the  well-grown  plants  of  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine 
from  Deepdene. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  of  50  feet  the  first  prize  went  to  Mr. 
Geo.  Kew,  gardener  to  R.  Barclay,  Esq.,  Bury  Hill.  This  was  well 
arranged,  and  contained  plants  with  excellent  blooms.  Second,  Mr.  B.  T. 
Kingsley,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Gough  Nichols,  Holmwood  Paris.  In  a  group 
of  miscellaneous  plants  the  same  exhibitor  gained  first  prize  with  a  most 
tastefully  arranged  exhibit. 
In  the  leading  class  for  cut  blooms,  twelve  Japanese  and  twelve 
incurved,  Mr.  F.  King  won  with  a  fresh  handsome  exhibit.  The  varieties 
were  Japanese  :  R.  H.  Pearson,  Madame  Carnot,  Australie,  Mrs.  Mease, 
Mrs.  White  Popham,  Chas.  Davis,  G.  J.  Warren,  Lady  Hanham,  Mrs.  H. 
Weeks,  Edith  Tabor,  Pride  of  Madford  and  Mrs.  J.  Lewis.  Incurved  : 
Lady  Isobel,  Mrs.  G.  Williams,  Chrysantheme  Bruant,  Duchess  of  Fife, 
E.  Cannell,  Globe  d’Or,  Ma  Perfection,  Dome  d‘Or,  Miss  V.  Foster, 
Yvonne  Desblanc,  M.  Desblanc  and  King  of  Yellows.  Second,  Mr! 
Kingsley,  in  whose  stand  were  fine  blooms  of  E.  Molyneux  and’  Mrs. 
Coombes.  Eor  twelve  Japanese  Mr.  F.  King  was  again  first,  the  second 
prize  going  to  Mr.  W.  Bain,  gardener  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence.  In  this 
stand  the  premier  bloom  was  selected — a  grand  high-coloured  flower  of 
Pride  of  Madford. 
Eor  six  distinct,  the  lead  was  taken  by  Mr.  J.  Daniels,  gardener  to 
F.  S.  Phillips,  Esq.,  Sunnyside  ;  second,  Mr.  H.  Wright,  gardener  to  Carr 
Saunders,  Esq.,  Milton  Heath.  In  the  class  for  six  Japanese,  one  variety, 
Mr.  Kingsley  and  Mr.  King  were  first  and  second  respectively,  with  Mrs! 
W,  Mease,  in ’capital  form.  For  twelve  incurved  the  order  of  prizetaking 
was  reversed  by  the  two  last-named  exhibitors.  In  the  class  for  a  vase  of 
blooms,  not  to  exceed  3  feet  in  height,  Mr.  Bain  gained  the  first  place 
with  a  bold  arrangement.  Second,  Mr.  A.  Alderman,  gardener  to 
C.  Czirmkow,  Esq.,  Effingham  Hill  House.  Third,  Mr.  Kew.  Messrs. 
Aldermau,  Kew,  and  H.  Squelch,  gardener  to  W.  Ellis,  Esq.,  Hazelbourne! 
were  most  successful  with  Grapes,  Apples  and  Pears. 
A  group  of  well-grown  Chrysanthemums,  not  for  competition,  came 
from  Mr.  J.  Chamberlain,  gardener  to  the  Duchess  of  Marlborough, 
Deepdene. 
ISLE  OF  WIGHT. — November  1st  and  2nd. 
The  Cowes  Horticultural  Improvement  Association  held  its  first 
exhibition  of  Chrysanthemums  in  the  Foresters’  Hall  on  Wednesday  and 
Thursday  last.  The  exhibition  was  opened  by  Mrs.  Godfrey  Baring  in 
the  presence  of  a  large  assembly.  For  specimen  plants  Mr.  W.  E. 
Wickens,  gardener  to  R.  R.  Pittis,  Esq.,  J.P.,  of  Newport,  secured  the 
leading  awards.  In  the  classes  for  cut  blooms  the  chief  prizewinners 
were  Messrs.  M.  Silsbury  (Shanklin),  C.  H.  Snook  (Shanklin),  F.  Miller 
(East  Cowes),  A.  Hili^(East  Cowes),  J.  Love,  J.  A.  Oatley,  II.  Fry  and 
C.  E.  Creighton.  Eor  table  decorations,  in  which  class  there  was  keen 
competition,  Miss  Mullet  (North wood)  secured  the  premier  award  with 
a  tastefully  arranged  and  seasonable  exhibit. 
Some  exceptionally  fine  Chrysanthemums,  including  Mrs.  White 
Popham,  Mutual  Friend,  President  Bevan  and  several  promising 
seedlings  were  staged  by  Mr.  Martin  Silsbury.  There  were  numerous 
non-competitive  exhibits  which  added  to  the  success  of  the  show, 
including  a  group  of  plants  from  Mr.  A.  Hills,  Grove  Nursery,  East  Cowes  ; 
Cactus  Dahlias  (from  Mr.  R.  Saunders,  Cowes  Nursery  ;  Chrysanthe¬ 
mums  from  Messrs.  W.  Wells  &  Co.,  Earlswooa  Nursery;  collection  of 
fruit  from  Messrs,  W.  II,  Rogers  &  Son,  Limited,  of  Southampton  ; 
group  of  plants  from  Mr.  A.  Saunders,  gardener  to  Lady  Harrington, 
Stanhope  Lodge,  Cowes,  and  a  honey  exhibit  from  Mr.  E.  D.  Hills,  of 
East  Cowes.  The  Isle  of  Wight  Horticultural  Imrovement  Association 
certificates  were  awarded  to  the  above  gentlemen  for  their  respective 
exhibits. 
PORTSMOUTH. — November  1st  and  2nd. 
The  thirteenth  annual  autumu  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Town  Hall, 
which  is  a  splendid  site  for  such  a  display.  The  exhibition  in  question  was 
remarkable  for  the  quality  of  the  incurved  blooms.  It  was  pleasing  to  see 
so  fine  a  display  of  this  section,  not’only  in  the  leading  open  classes,  but 
throughout  the  show  generally.  The  arrangements  were  as  usual 
excellent  in  the  hands  of  an  efficient  Committee,  so  ably  led  by  Mr.  H. 
Barry,  the  Hon.  Secretary. 
Cut  blooms  receive  the  largest  share  of  encouragement.  The  principal 
class  was  that  for  twenty-four  incurved,  and  a  similar  number  of  Japanese, 
in  not  less  than  eighteen  varieties  iti  each  section,  or  more  than  two  of 
any  one  variety.  £7  was  offered-  for  the  first  prize,  which  brought  four 
entries.  Mr.  C.  Penford,  gardener  to  Sir  F.  Eitzwygram,  Bart.,  M.P., 
Leigh  Park,  Havant,  won  the  premier  award  by  the  quality  of  his  incurved 
blooms,  which  were  heavy,  fresh,  and  well  staged.  The  Japanese  were  a 
trifle  weak  as  compared  to  the  second  prize  stand,  still  heavy  enough  to 
assist  in  securing  the  coveted  position.  The  varieties  were  :  Japanese — 
Mrs.  J.  Lewis  2,  large  ;  Mrs.  W.  Mease  2,  Master  H.  Tucker,  Mad.  Carnot, 
Etoile  de  Lyon,  Col.  B.  Smith,  Mrs.  Barks,  Mad.  G.  Bruant,  Soleil 
d’Octobre.  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Phoebus,  Australie  2,  Mad.  G.  Henri,  Viviand 
Morel  2,  Mrs.  Weeks,  Robert  Powell,  Mons.  Hoste,  Lady  Hanham,  Mrs. 
Jones,  and  Edith  Tabor.  Incurved. — Duchess  of  Fife  2,  Globe  d'Or  2, 
excellent ;  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Lady  Isobel,  Miss  D.  Foster, 
M.  Bahuant  2,  Miss  Y.  Foster  2,  Rose  Owen,  Ma  Perfection,  Madame 
Ferlat.  Triomphe  d’Eve,  Mr.  J.  Murray,  Madame  Darier  2,  Violet 
Tomlin,  Brookleigh  Gem,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Rena  Dula,  Jeanne  d’Arc,  and 
R.  Petfiold.  Mr.  G.  J.  Hunt,  gardener  to  Pantia  Ralli,  Esq.,  Ashtead 
Park,  Epsom,  wras  a  good  second  with  heavy  Japanese,  but  he  had  not 
the  quality  of  the  incurved  in  the  premier  stand.  Mr.  F.  G.  Foster, 
Brockhampton  Nurseries,  was  third,  and  Mr.  J.  Agate,  Havant,  fourth. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese  in  not  less  than  eighteen 
varieties  there  was  a  spirited  display.  Mr.  Agate  secured  the  leading 
award  with  grand  blooms,  well  staged.  Florence  Molyneux,  Mrs.  W. 
Mease,  Lord  Ludlow,  Madame  G.  Bruant,  Madame  Carnot,  Miss  Ethel 
Pilkington,  and  G.  J.  Warren  were  the  most  noteworthy.  Mr.  C.  Penford 
and  Mr.  Hunt  followed  in  the  order  here  given.  In  the  incurved  section 
for  twenty-four  blooms,  Messrs.  Penford,  Hunt,  and  Agate  shared  the 
prizes  in  the  order  given,  all  staging  creditably. 
Many  classes  were  devoted  to  growers  in  Portsea  Island  only.  For 
twenty-four  Japanese  there  was  brisk  competition.  Mr,  F.  T.  Steptoe, 
gardener  to  T.  Williams,  Esq.,  St.  Andrews,  Portsea,  was  an  easy  first ; 
Mr.  W.  G.  Adams,  Clarendon  Road,  Southsea,  second  ;  Mr.  A.  Newell, 
gardener  to  J.  Sladden,  Esq.,  Dorset  House,  Portsea,  third.  Mr.  Newell 
won  for  twelve  Japanese  with  a  good  exhibit ;  Mr.  Steptoe  a  close  second. 
In  the  incurved  section  Mr.  Adams  secured  the  premier  place  with  neat, 
if  small,  blooms  of  leading  varieties;  Mr.  C.  White,  St.  Vincent  Road,  , 
Portsea,  second. 
Amateurs  staged  remarkably  well.  In  the  class  for  twelve  Japanese, 
in  not  less  than  eight  varieties,  there  was  brisk  competition.  Mr.  H.  H. 
Lees,  54,  Cedar  Road,  Southampton,  was  an  easy  first  with  an  excellent 
stand  of  blooms.  Mr.  T.  Lloyd,  Drayton  Road,  North  End,  Portsmouth, 
was  second,  and  Mr.  Crockford,  Portsmouth,  third.  In  a  similar  class, 
devoted  to  Portsea  Island  only,  Mr.  J.  Nance,  New  Hampshire  Street, 
Kingston,  Portsmouth,  won  the  premier  award  with  a  really  good  exhibit. 
Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  were  neither  numerous  nor  of  exceptional 
merit.  In  the  open  class  Mr.  Foster  led  the  way  with  a  somewhat  heavy 
arrangement.  Mr.  W.  Cheator,  gardener  to  Sir  W.  Pink,  Shrover  Ilall, 
Cosham,  was  second.  In  a  similar  class,  confined  to  Portsea  Island,  Mr. 
Joyce,  gardener  to  Captain  II.  J.  Lancaster,  St'.  George’s,  Campbell  Road, 
Portsea,  was  first  with  a  creditable  arrangement.  One  of  the  best  groups 
in  the  show  was  that  arranged  by  Mr.  E,  Harvey,  63,  Hanover  Road, 
Portsea,  in  the  class  for  amateurs.  Fruits  and  vegetables  were  numerous 
and  good  ;  spinee,  however,  forbids  a  detailed  report.  In  the  non-com¬ 
petitive  section  Mr.  Ilillier,  nurseryman,  Winchester,  staged  five  dozen 
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